Even 2 weeks is never enough for Japan so we’re booking our tickets for winter yet again!!! 😃
QUICK TIP:
If you wanna be IN the crazy, go Haneda instead of Narita. Its easier transportation and cheaper to get in the city!
Most shops accept card, easy! Only the small stores dont! Better get some cash still! We did bring cash and exchange in the airport and the rate was amazing!
GET A SUICA CARD. This is a no brainer. Last time we went though they ran out fast so we had to take trains using the regular tickets (which was PITA) but they have plenty now and there’s a machine in Narita that dispense welcome suica.
SHINKANSEN is worth every penny. If your legs are longer than usual, go book your bullet train! If youre like us who dont use luggage transport its best to book your tickets in advance so you could get discount & oversized baggage area seats! PLEASE, if you ever ride one, know that the back area baggages are meant for people who booked it! Saw some other tourists just trying to squeeze their luggages in that area only for the train staff to roll it back to them.
If its your first time in Japan and youre undecided where to go and is into fun night, history & food, fly straight to Kansai! Osaka is your gateway to paradise!
WEIGH YOUR LUGGAGE FLYING BACK HOME. Theyre becoming more strict with this now and would actually ask you to put your excess hand carry weight to your check in! We almost paid ¥9k but the check in guy was so nice and asked us to just be careful next time.
Almost everyone has the flu because summer just ended so get that little yellow bottle of C1000 in any kombini! That’s your new bestfriend! Get a pack of EVE (medicine) for headaches or knee problems from walking if you ever forgot your tylenol. We walked 10-20k steps a day and this tiny pill helped us survive everyday!
SUMMER is fun too! I cant say its best during the peak but we started during the crazy heat and ended it at the beginning of fall so were fine! We witnessed Asakusa Samba Festival and it was the best!!!!! Hydrate, bring a fan, get those cooling wipes ull be alright! If you ask me if we’re doing summer again id say YES in a heartbeat!
Enjoy your trip! Have fun & be kind (its free) 😉
by reasonablyrie